Using Onomatopoeia in Chinese: Words Used & Examples
In Chinese, Onomatopoeia (Onomatopoeic) is called 象声词 【xiàngshēngcí】or 拟声词 【nǐshēngcí】. This word describes types of words that imitate sounds. Learn …
Continue ReadingIn Chinese, Onomatopoeia (Onomatopoeic) is called 象声词 【xiàngshēngcí】or 拟声词 【nǐshēngcí】. This word describes types of words that imitate sounds. Learn …
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